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Tennessee Tech Basketball Fires John Pelphrey as Coach After Seven Seasons
John Pelphrey was dismissed after seven losing seasons, including a 13-18 record this year, as Tennessee Tech prepares to join the Southern Conference next season.
- On Tuesday, Tennessee Tech fired John Pelphrey, head coach, athletic director Casey Fox said, thanking him for his service.
- Pelphrey posted a 13-18 mark this season, leaving Tennessee Tech tied for eighth in the Ohio Valley Conference but missing the tournament after losing a tiebreaker with Eastern Illinois.
- His overall résumé shows a 228-264 record across 16 seasons and 79-138 at Tennessee Tech, with NCAA Tournament appearances at South Alabama in 2006 and Arkansas in 2008 and assistant roles at Florida and Alabama.
- The school immediately launched a national search and will work with CSA Search & Consulting as Tennessee Tech prepares to join the Southern Conference next season.
- Having not posted a winning record since 2017-18, the program closed Saturday with an 8-9 OVC skid and a loss to Southeast Missouri State.
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Tennessee Tech fires coach John Pelphrey as it prepares for move to Southern Conference
Tennessee Tech has fired John Pelphrey after his seventh straight losing season ended with the Golden Eagles failing to qualify for the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament.
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Pelphrey fired as Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech University Athletics has announced a change in leadership for its men’s basketball program. After seven seasons at the helm, Head Coach John Pelphrey will not return for an eighth season. “We thank John for his service and commitment to our men’s basketball program. We felt it was the right time for a leadership change and a refocus for the men’s basketball program. We wish John and his family the best moving forward,” said Casey …
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